What can we learn from the life and legacy of a legend? Reminisce with Dave Donaldson, Scott Young, Wendell Vinson, and Scott Wead as they talk about the influence and impact of Doug Wead on their lives and our nation. As a world-renowned Presidential historian, New York Times bestselling author, a former adviser to two American Presidents, and regular guest on national television, Wead seemed larger than life. Hear from his son Scott as he shares some of the amazing moments and memories he has ...
Mar 01, 2022•33 min
Do you have those relationships at work that are easier to avoid than confront? We’ve probably all said the words, “I’m sorry,” but that’s not always enough. Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D., clinical and community psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and master facilitator for The 5 Love Languages, believes that there is a right way to apologize when we mess up. She discusses the five apology languages, the most common workplace conflicts, how to determine what warrants an apology, and how to effectively ...
Feb 22, 2022•31 min
What does a Kingdom-minded business look like? John Houston, serial entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of John Houston Custom Homes shares his story to reveal how all the hardships and successes of his life led him to the realization that God had given him a gift in business. A gift that was not meant for John’s benefit but to further God’s kingdom. He addresses the importance of relationships and mutual respect between business and church leaders, he reminds us that we are on the same team, encoura...
Feb 15, 2022•36 min
You cannot change the world, but you can change a child’s world. Dr. DeGarmo international expert in parenting and foster care, founder and director of The Foster Care Institute, speaker, and trainer joins the podcast to discuss the foster care crisis in America. With over 450,000 kids in foster care, five million children victims of abuse in their homes, 300,000 victims of human trafficking, and 800,000 missing in our nation, he pulls back the lid on an overburdened system. As he exposes the ug...
Feb 08, 2022•31 min
Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear? Coach Mark Richt, former head football coach at the University of Georgia and the University of Miami, and longtime assistant coach at Florida State University has been there. Richt has made many “calls” in his career. He attributes his success on and off the field to living a life that is pleasing to God and finding that faith overcomes fear at every turn. He shares how to make decisions in those defining moments, offers guidance on how to become courageous...
Feb 01, 2022•29 min
Do you use the talents God gave you for His glory or your own? Hollywood filmmaker and screenwriter, Peter Craig, was successful but broken. His work was his idol. After a time of much prayer and soul-searching, God led him to start Moving Works, a missionary film company, bringing the gospel to over 180 countries to date. Just as Craig came to realize his true calling, you too can find your path to transform lives in need of God’s salvation. Take time to discover and thank God for the talent He...
Jan 25, 2022•33 min
What would our world look like if the next generation committed to reviving and restoring their communities? Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University in Arizona, one of the nation's largest private Christian universities, shares how they are empowering their students to compassionately transform local communities through innovative ways. Since 2008, President Mueller’s GCU students and faculty have transformed a neighborhood and brought salt and light into lives on the brink. GCU's Ce...
Jan 19, 2022•28 min
We all “know” we should pray more, but is it actually making a difference in ourselves and the world around us? Dr. Derwin Gray, founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, joins co-host Scott Young to discuss the prayer that God uses as the foundation on which to build your life. Learn how prayer is the secret place where you find God waiting for you. It’s not about “getting stuff” but bec...
Jan 11, 2022•33 min
What would reading (and enjoying!) the Bible more do for our relationship with God? Brian Russell, Director of YouVersion, the makers of the free Bible App and Bible App for Kids, shares how now over 500 million people have gained access to the life-changing Word of God right on their phones. Contrary to popular belief, Bible reading is not waning. Russell discloses how YouVersion has seen double-digit growth every year as more people take advantage of all the features from plans, accountability...
Jan 04, 2022•34 min
Do you make New Year’s resolutions that stick? Co-hosts, Dave and Scott, reflect on the previous year and discuss the hope and possibilities for the new one ahead. They challenge us to speak words that bring encouragement, comfort, and blessing. To find and nurture the best in others, even as we show gratitude for the people who have influenced our lives. Be reminded that everything we do has a ripple effect that touches the lives of others, and has the power to move them closer to Jesus. For Sh...
Dec 28, 2021•23 min
How do you walk in a joy that lasts long after Christmas Season? Dave and Scott are joined by their wives, Kristy and Darla, and Pastors Wendell and Lynda Vinson to share Christmas memories of fun foods and traditions celebrated by their families while reminding us how generosity is connected to the joy of this season. Even if this is a difficult season in your life, they encourage you to let Jesus carry the weight and celebrate who God has called you to be this Christmas. For Show Notes & E...
Dec 22, 2021•25 min
Finding purposeful balance in a world of responsibility and expectation requires boundaries. Havilah Cunnington, a sought-after communicator, author, top-rated podcaster, and women’s pastor at Bethel Church explains that we are responsible for our attitudes, choices, and feelings, how to set and protect healthy boundaries around our core values, that our assignments and identity are different, and why it’s important to stay in our lane and find our giftings. For Show Notes & Episode Details:...
Dec 14, 2021•40 min
Learn how one autistic boy’s miraculous story, reached millions and launched a ministry to special needs children and their families. Craig Johnson, an Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, and the founder of the Champions Club, a special needs ministry, discusses how families are transformed and kids and adults find their destiny. If your vision of the future has been changed by your circumstances, Johnson encourages you to let go of the past, embrace today, and trust God for what...
Dec 07, 2021•35 min
Your biggest disappointments can often be preparation for God’s greater purpose. Tony Dungy, #1 New York Times bestselling author, who led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first such win for an African American head coach, and current studio analyst for NBC's Football Night in America discusses career highlights, faith, handling criticism, fatherhood, and the importance of passing on what you have learned through mentorship. For Show Notes & Episode Details: https://t...
Nov 30, 2021•28 min
Discover how gratefulness can activate the presence of God. Scott Young, co-host of The Influencers Podcast and lead pastor of Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL, shares three ways that we can live a life of thankfulness, no matter our circumstances. For Show Notes & Episode Details: https://theinfluencerspodcast.org Get more inspirational content all week: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theinfluencerspodcastofficial INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theinfluencerspodcastofficial/ TWITTER...
Nov 23, 2021•12 min
This unbelievable story of perseverance will give you the tools to overcome anything. Elijah Stacy is 19 years old and suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal muscle-wasting disease, but he has defied the odds and made progress never before seen in the medical field. Given less than ten years to live, Elijah reveals how he is living a life of extreme purpose and teaches us how to develop the mindset to overcome whatever obstacles we might be facing as well. For Show Notes & Episode...
Nov 16, 2021•30 min
Have you ever felt lost, hopeless, or confused? Or maybe you have experienced the heaviness of anxiety or depression? You are not alone. Jonathan Seidl, founder, and president of The Veritas Creative, former editor-in-chief of the non-profit I Am Second , and creator and overseer of Kirk Cameron’s media venture, The Courage understands as he too has experienced all of those feelings and emotions. Honest about his battles with crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD, and suicidal thoughts, Jonathan ...
Nov 09, 2021•33 min
Do you know that there are over 450,000 children in the foster care system in America, waiting for a forever home? Lynn Johnson , former Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families in the US Department of Health and Human Services and current Vice President of Children & Youth Initiatives for CityServe, along with Trent Taylor, foster care reform advocate and Cofounder and CEO of the organization “Watch Me Rise,” join Dave and Scott to discuss the foster care crisis....
Nov 02, 2021•34 min
Need something to celebrate amid a divisive and discouraging news cycle? Tim Goeglein, Former White House Public Liaison and Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, shares some of the great things taking place concerning the sanctity of life, the Supreme Court, and the Millennial and Gen Z Generations. Learn how to navigate the public square as a Christian, be engaging and conversational, and not shy away from what’s difficult so that you can find solutions t...
Oct 26, 2021•30 min
Do you struggle with time management and work-life balance? Jordan Raynor, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and executive chairman of the tech startup Threshold 360, knows firsthand what it means to be busy yet peacefully productive. Raynor reveals how we can be the most productive versions of ourselves by embracing seven timeless time management principles drawn from the example of how Jesus lived. Some of the principles he discusses are how we can find meaningful connection with God...
Oct 19, 2021•27 min
How do you stay in a vibrant and dynamic relationship with Jesus through all the seasons of life? Justin Kendrick, lead pastor of Vox Church, with multiple locations across New England, joins Dave and Scott to discuss how we can pursue a heart that is fully alive, and what it takes to live a life of true discipleship. Kendrick reveals that we have the wrong idea when it comes to spending time with God, and unpacks seven practical habits that when developed can lead to explosive spiritual growth....
Oct 12, 2021•28 min
Andi Andrew, author, speaker, mom, and founding pastor of Liberty Church in New York sits down with Scott to talk about the challenges of moving from one country and city to the next, church planting with her husband and navigating complicated relationships. She discusses her new book Friendship—It’s Complicated and reveals how unresolved past wounds can sabotage our friendships and future. Discover how dealing with the wounds of the past will free you to create genuine connection, authentic fri...
Oct 05, 2021•27 min
Did you know videos of sex trafficking and rape are only a click away? Now, even children who fall victim to exposure to porn on the internet can see this kind of horrific content. This injustice is not in the shadows and cannot be ignored. Laila Mickelwait, Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund and the global TraffickingHub movement, desires every person to know that they can impact and influence companies that profit from the abuse of others. For over a decade, Mickelwait has been battli...
Sep 28, 2021•22 min
When it comes to money, do you have a scarcity or abundance mindset? Gil Baumgarten, one of the nation's top financial advisors, Founder, and President of Segment Wealth Management, joins the podcast to share an insider’s perspective on the brokerage world. He reveals that the current systems can leave investors confused and offers tips for better investing and stewardship. Discover why debt is an often misused tool, that capitalism is a biblical concept, and that an abundance mindset goes hand-...
Sep 21, 2021•33 min
Addicted to drugs at the age of 10, Christine Soule knows firsthand the horrors of living in bondage. Supernaturally delivered from her addictions at 21, Christine—an author, philanthropist, inventor, and radio host—with God’s help turned her world around and today influences the lives of many by helping them discover their God-given purpose through her organization Providence Heights. Providence Heights empowers people in need through housing, employment opportunities, and personal development ...
Sep 14, 2021•27 min
Are you overwhelmed by the magnitude of needs there are right now? This week Dave and Scott are joined by their wives, Kristy and Darla, to discuss current events, how we can combat compassion fatigue, and for a time of prayer. They share how the church and partner organizations are answering the call to provide help “to the least of these” from our neighborhoods to the nations. Even amid incredible hardships, good things are taking place. Be encouraged and learn how you can get involved to make...
Sep 07, 2021•31 min
Do you feel unqualified to fulfill the calling in your life? Dr. Alton Garrison reveals how God’s grace brought supernatural transformation to his family, and in God’s providence used their brokenness for His good. As the Executive Director of the Acts 2 initiative, former Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, evangelist, former pastor, author, and musician, Garrison touches and influences the lives of many, but acknowledges that it would not have been possible without God. ...
Aug 31, 2021•30 min
What is influence? How do you gain it? What are the key characteristics of an influencer? Stephen Strang, the founder of Charisma Media, joins the podcast to discuss these questions and more. As Strang shares about his career, opportunities, and experiences we discover that each of us has influence, learn how we can use it to help and encourage others, and recognize that bad times can become openings for greatness. Get more inspirational content all week… FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thein...
Aug 24, 2021•38 min
From nearly losing their building to Paramount Pictures and navigating gang activity, a young Matthew Barnett took one step into the impossible and watched God provide miraculously when the church simply focused on the needs of their community. Pastor, author, and leader of the Dream Center, Matthew reveals how a three-month commitment turned into a 28-year adventure of the impossible. Sharing stories of how God transformed an entire community with just one simple “yes”, he explains what happens...
Aug 17, 2021•31 min
What began as a simple invitation to meet turned into years of friendship with America’s pastor—Billy Graham. Don Wilton, pastor author, and founder of the global network, The Encouraging Word, reveals personal stories, insights, and wisdom gained from his friendship with the man he affectionately called “Brother Billy.” As Wilton reflects on their time talking about life and faith, you will gain insight into the personal heartbeat of Mr. Graham and be encouraged by the man who humbly considered...
Aug 10, 2021•41 min
